How It Works

The competition is open to Nigerians between the ages 18 to 35 years who live and have their businesses in the following states: Abia, Anambra, Benue, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Enugu and Imo states.

Applicants must be at least 18 and at most 35 years with valid identification (e.g National I.D; Drivers License; International Passport; Voters Registration, etc) as at the last day of the application period.

He or she must be willing to operate the business on a full-time basis.

Should have an innovative business idea in need of a startup capital.

Or already have an existing small businesses needing capital to expand operations.

Energetic and entrepreneurial in approach.

Should be able to read and write.

PROGRAMME PHASE

Application

Interested individuals should apply by downloading the application form here or pick up hard copies at the various designated centres and partners’ offices across Nigeria. All forms must be filled, signed and submitted at the following centres:

Abia

Vic Dave Global

No 16 Mission Hill, Umuahia.

Anambra (Onitsha)

Chazmax Intgrated Ltd

9 Limca Road, Onitsha.

Anambra (Awka)

Ugezgold Ventures Nig Ltd

Kwata by Slaughter, Court Rd, Awka.

Benue

Syxim Services Ltd

28 Iorchia Ayu Way, Wurukum, Makurdi

Benue

Intafact Depot

7 New Otukpo Road, Makurdi, Benue State

Delta (Asaba)

Everends Lead Nig Ltd

4 DLA Road Asaba

Delta (Warri)

Omejeph Global Resource, Warri

Before Aeroplane Spot, Ughelli Portharcout Rd, Okpe Warri

Ebonyi

Ginibo Inter Services Ltd

97 Ogoja Rd, Abakaliki.

Edo

Cuneo Wedge Limited

9B Siloko Rd, Benin.

Edo

Intafact Depot

91 Ekenwan Road, Oredo LGA, Benin City, Edo State

Enugu

Phocles Nigeria Ltd

Off Ogui Rd, by Oloko Gate, Enugu.

Imo

Amadi & Sons Ltd

Plot PF/3Housin Estate, Area B, Adjacent 4040 Night Club, Owerri

Scanned copies of completed forms can also be submitted online: submission@herokickstartnigeria.org

Basic requirements are contained in the application section.

Short listing

A number of top entries will be selected based on the merit and quality of their business proposals by a team of seasoned experts. Each form will be scored against the “Screening Sheet”. The sheet will be used to grade and rank all submitted application form, the score gotten from the submission will be debated upon by the experts to ensure alignment and common ratings. For clarity of purpose and fairness to all applicants, the Screening sheet is an internal document. Scores are not shared externally.

Training programme

Successful applicants will then undergo an intensive one week business training. The modules for the training will include:

Human Resources

Business Plan Writing

Book Keeping

Income Statements

At the end of the training, applicants will be given one month to write the final competing business plan.

Final Selection

Each judge is given a copy of each submission document for review.

Judges convene to interview applicants on their business plans.

Business plan and interviews for each applicant are rated and scores aggregated to determine winners (Kickstarters).

The outcome of the judges’ decision remains confidential until the day of the award ceremony.

The decision of the judges is final and cannot be contested.

Kickstart Awards

This will take a form of a grand event and winners will be announced and presented with their prizes. It will be a high profile event with government functionaries and business persons in attendance.

Mentoring & Monitoring

The awardees will have access to carefully selected expert assistance through mentorship and coaching for the period of a year. The Kickstarters are under the obligation to observe and implement the advice as tendered by the mentors. There will be monthly update on the progress made and business performance which will be shared with the Foundation and Intafact Management.

The Foundation’s decision on determining the winners is final and cannot be contested.